People of the Bouyei ethnic group celebrated the Liuyueliu festival, a traditional celebration held on the sixth day of every sixth lunar month, on July 28.

Embroiderers from across the Qianxinan Bouyei and Miao autonomous prefecture and nearby cities gathered in Ceheng county to take part in an embroidery competition.

People of the Bouyei ethnic group in Ceheng county, Qianxinan Bouyei and Miao autonomous prefecture, compete in an embroidery competition to celebrate the Liuyueliu festival on July 28. [Photo/ldqxn.com]

Participants showcased their skills and crafting vivid flowers, butterflies and birds out of stitches over the one hour time limit.

After the competition, performers sang traditional Bouyei folk songs, danced to music and performed traditional Bouyei operas. 

The activities held this year were aimed at promoting traditional Bouyei culture among the younger generations. 

A Bouyei woman concentrates on her embroidery during the timed competition in Ceheng county on July 28. [Photo/ldqxn.com]

Bouyei people perform dances at the Liuyueliu festival on July 28. [Photo/ldqxn.com]